"Sanctuary which overlays the entire island. Torrens Island Torrens Island is an island in the Australian state of South Australia located in the Port River Estuary between the Port River and Barker Inlet, about northwest of the state capital of Adelaide. Since European settlement of Adelaide in 1836, it has been used for a number of purposes. Being uninhabited, an island, adjacent to Port Adelaide, and near Outer Harbor, Torrens Island was initially used as the site of a Quarantine Station for new arrivals (by sea) to South Australia. One example of its use was during the so-called ""Boonah crisis""."
"Torrens, Australian Capital Territory Torrens (postcode 2607) is a suburb in the Woden Valley district of Canberra, Australia. It is located along the district's southern edge. The suburb is named after Sir Robert Torrens, a former Premier of South Australia. The suburb was gazetted on 12 May 1966. Streets in Torrens are named after South Australian pioneers. Torrens adjoins the suburbs of Pearce, Mawson and Farrer. It is bounded by Beasley Street to the north, Athllon Drive to the east, and the Canberra Nature Park to the south. To the west the skyline is dominated by the Mount Taylor nature"
"12 explosions resulted leaving craters deep, nearly destroying the town. Torrens Creek State School, now closed, opened in 1891. The town has a hotel (pub) and a garage. Torrens Creek Torrens Creek is a town and locality in the Shire of Flinders in northern Queensland, Australia. At the , Torrens Creek and the surrounding area had a population of 64. The town is on the Flinders Highway, north-west of the state capital, Brisbane and west of the regional centre of Townsville. The town is named for the creek that forms part of the headwaters of the Thomson River. In 1942"
"Lake Torrens Lake Torrens is a normally ephemeral salt lake in central South Australia. After extreme rainfall events, the lake flows out through the Pirie-Torrens Corridor to the Spencer Gulf. Lake Torrens lies between the Arcoona Plateau to the west and the Flinders Ranges to the east, about north of Port Augusta and about north of the Adelaide city centre. The lake is approximately above sea level, with a maximum depth of 1 m. It is located within the boundaries of Lake Torrens National Park. Lake Torrens stretches approximately in length and in average width. It is Australia's second largest"
"Northern Rivers Northern Rivers is the most north-easterly region of the Australian state of New South Wales, located between and north of the state capital, Sydney, and encompasses the catchments and fertile valleys of the Clarence, Richmond and Tweed rivers. It extends from Tweed Heads in the north (adjacent to the Queensland border) to the southern extent of the Clarence river catchment which lies between Grafton and Coffs Harbour, and includes the main towns of Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Ballina, Kyogle, Lismore, Casino and Grafton. At its most northern point, the region is south southeast of the Queensland capital, Brisbane."
"Torrens Creek Torrens Creek is a town and locality in the Shire of Flinders in northern Queensland, Australia. At the , Torrens Creek and the surrounding area had a population of 64. The town is on the Flinders Highway, north-west of the state capital, Brisbane and west of the regional centre of Townsville. The town is named for the creek that forms part of the headwaters of the Thomson River. In 1942 a large World War II ammunition dump exploded when a fire lit by American and Australian soldiers to create a firebreak got out of control. A series of"
"the supply of cheaper competition from Queensland. Northern Rivers Northern Rivers is the most north-easterly region of the Australian state of New South Wales, located between and north of the state capital, Sydney, and encompasses the catchments and fertile valleys of the Clarence, Richmond and Tweed rivers. It extends from Tweed Heads in the north (adjacent to the Queensland border) to the southern extent of the Clarence river catchment which lies between Grafton and Coffs Harbour, and includes the main towns of Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Ballina, Kyogle, Lismore, Casino and Grafton. At its most northern point, the region is"
"reserve. The suburb contains a small shopping centre, a neighbourhood oval, and Torrens Primary School. Deakin Volcanics green-grey and purple rhyodacite is under the suburb, but only exposed in the south east quarter. The rest is covered by Quaternary alluvium. The south west has Deakin Volcanics green grey, purple and cream rhyolite with the corner topped off with Deakin Volcanics red-purple and green grey rhyodacite. Torrens, Australian Capital Territory Torrens (postcode 2607) is a suburb in the Woden Valley district of Canberra, Australia. It is located along the district's southern edge. The suburb is named after Sir Robert Torrens, a"
"world population of red-capped plovers. Cinnamon quail-thrushes are also common in the IBA. Lake Torrens Lake Torrens is a normally ephemeral salt lake in central South Australia. After extreme rainfall events, the lake flows out through the Pirie-Torrens Corridor to the Spencer Gulf. Lake Torrens lies between the Arcoona Plateau to the west and the Flinders Ranges to the east, about north of Port Augusta and about north of the Adelaide city centre. The lake is approximately above sea level, with a maximum depth of 1 m. It is located within the boundaries of Lake Torrens National Park. Lake Torrens"
"which are of historic and architectural interest, have been preserved. The Torrens Linear Park runs nearby. Gilberton, South Australia Gilberton (formerly Gilbert Town) is an inner northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia on the northern bank of the River Torrens a short distance from Adelaide’s city centre. It is bounded by the river, Park terrace, Stephen Terrace and Northcote Terrace. The suburb is largely residential with some large and ornate Victorian homes and approximately of the Torrens Linear Park as its southern boundary. The large homes in the suburb's northern section give it a historic character that is protected by"
"exist at all. Ascot Avenue was a minor street running off of North East Road which did not exactly line up with Taunton Road on the other side of North East Road. The nearest bridge over the River Torrens was the Felixstow Bridge on Felixstow Road, which is now O.G. Road. Lower Portrush Road and the bridge across the Torrens was opened in November 1970. Portrush Road, Adelaide Portrush Road is a major part of National Route A17, a bypass route in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It runs north-south through the south-eastern and eastern suburbs of Adelaide, at"
"Following the Australia Day 1971 flood, a floodway was constructed at the base of the mountain above the boundary line to protect properties in Pearce and Torrens from flood waters. During the late 1960s and early 1970s while the original fences remained in place the former land holder in the Woden area prior to development was allowed to graze his sheep on part of the mountain. This practice ended when the mountain reserve became part of Canberra Nature Park. Mount Taylor (Australian Capital Territory) Mount Taylor is a prominent hill with an elevation of that is located between the Woden"
"Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Darwin, Northern Territory Darwin ( ) is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia, situated on the Timor Sea. It is the largest city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, with a population of 145,916. It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre. Darwin's proximity to South East Asia makes it a link between Australia and countries such as Indonesia and East Timor. The Stuart Highway begins in Darwin, extends southerly across central Australia"
"Torrensville, South Australia Torrensville is a suburb two kilometres west of the centre of Adelaide, South Australia. It was named after Irish-born colonial premier Robert Torrens. Torrensville has a predominantly Greek Australian population, and a lesser number of Italian Australians residents, following mass migration in the middle of the 20th century. Torrensville is in the City of West Torrens local government area, the South Australian House of Assembly electoral district of West Torrens and the Australian House of Representatives Division of Hindmarsh. Both the state and federal MPs, representing the electoral districts that include Torrensville, are notable Greek Australians: Tom"
"residents of the more urban suburbs of Thebarton, Mile End and Torrensville successfully petitioned to become the Corporation of the Town of Thebarton. In 1997 the Town of Thebarton re-amalgamated with the City of West Torrens. Torrensville contains a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Torrensville, South Australia Torrensville is a suburb two kilometres west of the centre of Adelaide, South Australia. It was named after Irish-born colonial premier Robert Torrens. Torrensville has a predominantly Greek Australian population, and a lesser number of Italian Australians residents, following mass migration in the middle of the 20th century. Torrensville is in the City"
"Lake Torrens Station Lake Torrens Station is a rural locality in central South Australia. Lake Torrens Station is located between the Lake Torrens foreshore and The Ghan railway line. The area is part of an arid plain between the Flinders Ranges and Lake Torrens, and the post code is 5713. The traditional owners of the area are the Adnyamathanha people. In April 2016 a nuclear waste facility was proposed for the adjoining locality of Barndioota. The facility, to hold materials classified as ""highly radioactive"" above ground for 92 years, has been opposed by local environmental groups and Aboriginal people. A"
"Darwin, Northern Territory Darwin ( ) is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia, situated on the Timor Sea. It is the largest city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, with a population of 145,916. It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre. Darwin's proximity to South East Asia makes it a link between Australia and countries such as Indonesia and East Timor. The Stuart Highway begins in Darwin, extends southerly across central Australia through Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, concluding in Port Augusta, South Australia."
"of metropolitan Sydney. Melbourne plays host to three campuses, two of which are located on Melbourne’s main drag, Flinders Street (including the Torrens University Language Centre), and the third is located in the inner city suburb of Fitzroy. Brisbane houses the Fortitude Valley Campus which is central to the CBD and within walking distance of Fortitude Valley train station. This campus also houses the Torrens University Language Centre. Adelaide is home to two campuses, the Victoria Square campus and the Wakefield Street campus. Both are located in the heart of the CBD. The Victoria Square campus, a former purpose-built government"
"Torrens River forced some of the industry to move further west and downstream into Beverley and Allenby Gardens. Welland, South Australia Welland is an inner suburb of Adelaide in the City of Charles Sturt local government area. It is around 5 km west northwest of the city centre. It was named for Welland, Worcestershire in 1907. Welland Post Office opened on 3 October 1921. For much of the twentieth century, Welland and surrounding suburbs were known for the brickmaking industry located near the Torrens River, memorialised today by the large remnant kiln chimney at the Brickworks Marketplace (formerly Brickworks markets)"
"Australian Capital Territory The Australian Capital Territory (ACT; known as the Federal Capital Territory until 1938) is Australia's federal district, located in the south-east of the country and enclaved within the state of New South Wales. It contains Canberra, the capital city of Australia. Geographically, the territory is bounded by the Goulburn-Cooma railway line in the east, the watershed of Naas Creek in the south, the watershed of the Cotter River in the west, and the watershed of the Molonglo River in the north-east. These boundaries were set to give the ACT an adequate water supply. The Jervis Bay Territory,"
"Professor Fred McDougall, former deputy vice-chancellor and vice-president of the University of Adelaide. Torrens University Australia was accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency in 2012. It was originally expected to open in 2013 but commenced teaching in 2014. Torrens University has different campuses across 4 main cities in Australia, with each of them portraying their unique culture and history. There are six campuses in Sydney, including five within the Central Business District. These campuses include the Ultimo campus, The Rocks, Pyrmont, Town Hall, Kent Street (Torrens University Language Centre), and the Blue Mountains campus on the outskirts"
"no fresh water available nearby. The River Torrens was discovered to the south and Light and his team set about determining the city's precise location and layout. The survey was completed on 11 March 1837. Light's poorly paid and ill-equipped surveying team were expected to begin another massive task of surveying at least 405 km of rural land. Light, despite slowly succumbing to tuberculosis, managed to survey 605.7 km by June 1838. Most other colonies had been founded by Governors with near total authority. In South Australia power was initially divided between the Governor and the Resident Commissioner so that"
"Torrens Road, Adelaide Torrens Road is an arterial road in the northwestern suburbs of Adelaide, Australia. The road travels in a southeast-northwest direction and is parallel with Port Road for most of its length. It commences at Park Terrace (A21). Travelling northwest, major roads that intersect Torrens Road include Churchill Road (A22), South Road (A13), and Regency Road. It meets the Outer Harbor railway line in Alberton, and ceases a short distance later, a couple of hundred metres south of Grand Junction Road (A16). The short section between Park Terrace and Churchill Road at the southeastern end of Torrens Road"
"decision is not expected in the near future. Lake Torrens Station Lake Torrens Station is a rural locality in central South Australia. Lake Torrens Station is located between the Lake Torrens foreshore and The Ghan railway line. The area is part of an arid plain between the Flinders Ranges and Lake Torrens, and the post code is 5713. The traditional owners of the area are the Adnyamathanha people. In April 2016 a nuclear waste facility was proposed for the adjoining locality of Barndioota. The facility, to hold materials classified as ""highly radioactive"" above ground for 92 years, has been opposed"
"Cudlee Creek Conservation Park Cudlee Creek Conservation Park (formerly Cudlee Creek National Park Reserve) is a protected area located in the Australian state of South Australia in the locality of Cudlee Creek in the Adelaide Hills state government region about south-east of the state capital of Adelaide and about south-west of the town centre in Gumeracha. The conservation park consists of land in section 57 in the cadastral unit of the Hundred of Talunga which is bounded to the east by Gorge Road and in part by the Torrens River whose watercourse is located within the conservation park's boundaries at"
"Motpena and its north-eastern corner in Mount Falkland. County of Taunton County of Taunton is a cadastral unit located in the Australian state of South Australia that covers land located on the east coast of Lake Torrens located about from the city of Port Augusta. It was proclaimed in 1877 and named after Lord Taunton who was the Secretary for the Colonies from 1855 to 1858. The County of Taunton covers the part of South Australia extending from the east coast of Lake Torrens for about and extending a distance of north of its boundary in the south with the"
"Colonel Robert Torrens who was one of the founders of the South Australian colony. The lake filled in 1897 and again in April 1989. The 1989 filling resulted in the lake outflowing through the Pirie-Torrens Corridor to the Spencer Gulf, suggesting it likely did so in 1897 as well. It has a thin salt crust with red-brown clays beneath, which are soft and boggy. The area around the lake is sparsely vegetated with samphire, saltbush and bluebush. In April 2013, the full extent of Lake Torrens was gazetted by the Government of South Australia as a locality with the name"
"Thebarton, South Australia Thebarton ( ), formerly Theberton, is an inner-western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of West Torrens. The suburb is bounded by the River Torrens to the north, Port Road and Bonython Park to the east, Kintore Street to the south, and South Road to the west. Many buildings and landmarks that bear the name of Thebarton were in the history municipality, the Town of Thebarton, which included most of the adjoining suburb of Torrensville. These include the Thebarton Oval, the Thebarton croquet and bowls club, Thebarton Theatre, and Thebarton Senior College. The historic Adelaide"
"North Adelaide North Adelaide is a predominantly residential precinct and suburb of the City of Adelaide in South Australia, situated north of the River Torrens and within the Adelaide Park Lands. Surveyor-General Colonel William Light of the colony of South Australia completed the survey for the capital city of Adelaide by 10 March 1837. The survey included 1042 acres (4.2 km²), including 342 acres (1.4 km²) north of the River Torrens. This surveyed land north of the river became North Adelaide. North Adelaide was the birthplace of William Lawrence Bragg, co-recipient of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1915. North"
"and Australia's capital Canberra. Southern Tablelands The Southern Tablelands is a geographic area of New South Wales, Australia, located south-west of Sydney and west of the Great Dividing Range. The area is characterised by high, flat country which has generally been extensively cleared and used for grazing purposes. The area is easily accessible to the Australian federal capital city of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. The area is included with the Southern Highlands and parts of the South West Slopes in the district that is known as Capital Country. In a wider sense the Southern Tablelands also includes the"
"Coorong, South Australia Coorong is a locality in the Australian state of South Australia which is associated with the lagoon known as the Coorong in the south-east of the state and which overlooks the continental coastline from the mouth of the Murray River about south-east of the state capital of Adelaide to the immediate north of the town of Kingston SE extending for a distance of at least . It extends from the Murray Mouth in the north to the northern end of the Paranki Lagoon in the south including: The boundaries of the locality were created firstly for the"
"Hundred of Adelaide The Hundred of Adelaide is a cadastral hundred in the city of Adelaide spanning all the inner suburbs south of River Torrens. It is one of the eleven hundreds of the County of Adelaide, and was one of the first hundreds to be proclaimed. Like the city it surrounds, the Hundred was named after Queen Adelaide, and was named by Governor Frederick Robe in 1846. It is ; close to but not exactly one hundred square miles as with most of the other hundreds. Its north boundary is the Torrens River and the Sturt River forms the"
"South Australian House of Assembly electoral districts of Florey and Torrens. It is also in the Australian House of Representatives Division of Sturt. Pinnacle College is on Wandana Avenue. St Pauls College is on Grand Junction Road. Wandana Primary School is on Cowra Avenue. Gilles Plains, South Australia Gilles Plains is a suburb of the greater Adelaide, South Australia area, approximately 15 km north of the Adelaide business district. It is named after the first Colonial Treasurer Osmond Gilles who owned a sheep station adjoining the Torrens River. Gilles Plains was predominantly a hay growing area of Adelaide through its"